Adventure Aquarium is home to more than 15,000 aquatic animals exhibited throughout two million gallons of water and offers unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences like up-close animal encounters, the chance to touch and feel aquatic animals, and so much more!
Some of the Aquarium’s most unique residents include Anchor, a critically endangered great hammerhead shark, two species of penguins, three sea turtles, and our Nile hippos Button and Genny.
As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for more than 30 years, Adventure Aquarium is held to the highest standards in animal care and exhibition.
Adventure Aquarium is home to more than 15,000 aquatic animals exhibited throughout two million gallons of water and offers unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences like up-close animal encounters, the chance to touch and feel aquatic animals, and so much more!
Some of the Aquarium’s most unique residents include Anchor, a critically endangered great hammerhead shark, two species of penguins, three sea turtles, and our Nile hippos Button and Genny.
As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for more than 30 years, Adventure Aquarium is held to the highest standards in animal care and exhibition.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Hours:Open Now. Closes 05:00 PM
9:30am -
5:00pm
10:00am -
4:00pm
10:00am -
4:00pm
10:00am -
4:00pm
10:00am -
4:00pm
10:00am -
4:00pm
9:30am -
05:00pm
Payment: Cash, Check, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover
Discounts: Seniors, Groups, Military
Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals
Plan-Ahead Pricing allows you to enjoy the Aquarium on a day that best accommodates both your budget and schedule.
Lockers are available in the Main Lobby for one-time use only and token operated.
Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed in the aquarium. You may bring your own or rent one for the day. They cannot be reserved and go on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For the best experience, consider visiting after 2 p.m. or before 11 a.m. Late summer, fall and early winter are generally the least busy times at Adventure Aquarium.
Fun Facts
Adventure Aquarium is home to:
- The largest collection of sharks in the Northeast
- The only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos and one of two critically endangered great hammerhead sharks on exhibit in the United States
- The longest V-shaped suspension bridge over sharks
- The longest Shark Tunnel in New Jersey
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Adventure Aquarium is home to more than 15,000 aquatic animals exhibited throughout two million gallons of water and offers unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences like up-close animal encounters, the chance to touch and feel aquatic animals, and so much more!
Some of the Aquarium’s most unique residents include Anchor, a critically endangered great hammerhead shark, two species of penguins, three sea turtles, and our Nile hippos Button and Genny.
As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for more than 30 years, Adventure Aquarium is held to the highest standards in animal care and exhibition.
Plan-Ahead Pricing allows you to enjoy the Aquarium on a day that best accommodates both your budget and schedule.
Lockers are available in the Main Lobby for one-time use only and token operated.
Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed in the aquarium. You may bring your own or rent one for the day. They cannot be reserved and go on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For the best experience, consider visiting after 2 p.m. or before 11 a.m. Late summer, fall and early winter are generally the least busy times at Adventure Aquarium.
Fun Facts
Adventure Aquarium is home to:
- The largest collection of sharks in the Northeast
- The only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos and one of two critically endangered great hammerhead sharks on exhibit in the United States
- The longest V-shaped suspension bridge over sharks